CVE-2022-37971: Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2022
·Updated
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine<1.1.19700.2
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Remediation
Event History
Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-37971?
CVE-2022-37971 refers to the Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
2
How severe is CVE-2022-37971?
CVE-2022-37971 has a severity value of 7.1, which is considered high.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-37971?
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine versions up to and excluding 1.1.19700.2 are affected by CVE-2022-37971.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-37971?
To fix CVE-2022-37971, users should install the necessary updates provided by Microsoft.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37971?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-37971 in the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory and WithSecure security advisories.